Who says bruschetta can’t be sweet? Here’s the sweet and minty dessert I made for a classical house party at my neighbor’s apartment. It was a bit hit among the musicians and music-lovers! Ingredients: 1 baguette 2 cups raw almonds 2 tbs honey 1 16oz Read More ...
Cranberry is one of my fave Thanksgiving dishes. But did you know that just one slice of Ocean Spray cranberry jelly or ¼ cup of cranberry sauce contains 24 grams of sugar? That’s 6 sugar packets! So this year, I’m choosing not to mask the cranberry with loads of sugar. Read More ...
5 reasons to eat chickpeas (Garbanzo beans): It contains soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels–great for those with insulin resistance, hypoglycemia or diabetes It has a low GI value of 28-32, meaning that it is digested slowly and keeps us fuller for longer. It Read More ...
Green tea is a staple in my household, having had it each night alongside my mother’s Japanese cooking. But recently, I’ve been experimenting with rosemary, and I started using it to make teas. So why not combine my two favorite teas? Rosemary is an herb that’s rich in vitamin A, Read More ...
This winter, I had the opportunity to travel to Haiti with my sister and grandfather to visit family members and learn firsthand about the rich Haitian culture. While there, I picked up on a few healthy lifestyle habits that we can implement no matter where we are. Read More ...
1. Start the day with a small breakfast. Although you may want to starve yourself until the big feast, this will control your appetite and help you control portion sizes during the feast. 2. Scan the entire array of food. Take a moment to plan out your plate before piling Read More ...